Current Travel Nurse Jobs in Kentucky
Recent openings in 10 PCU, 7 ICU, and 7 Operating Room represent a meaningful share of the current travel nurse jobs in Kentucky. Contracts sit in a few distinct markets — the Louisville metro, the Lexington area, and smaller regional hospitals scattered across the rest of the state, including Louisville, Bowling Green, and Lexington. New jobs posted every hour, with start dates from Jul 4, 2026 to Aug 8,... 2026. Launch your Bluegrass State journey with Advantis, backed by 700+ 5-star reviews. Use the advanced filters below to compare current Kentucky contracts by specialty, shift, and weekly pay.
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68 Open Travel Nursing Jobs in Kentucky – June 23rd
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Current Kentucky Travel RN Landscape
Kentucky contracts cluster in three main areas: the Louisville metro, the Lexington region, and smaller regional hospitals across the rest of the state. That spread means location fit and travel distance are worth checking before you commit. Kentucky participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, which means RNs with an active compact license from their home state can begin assignments without a separate Kentucky endorsement.
Travel Nursing Jobs - Trending States
Based on current travel job openings, the top 5 highest-paying travel nurse job states are:
- California up to $3,496 per week
- New York up to $3,387 per week
- North Carolina up to $3,378 per week
- Virginia up to $3,365 per week
- New Jersey up to $3,304 per week
Kentucky Travel Nurse Licensing & Pay Notes
Kentucky is an NLC compact member, so an active multistate license from your home compact state generally covers practice here — verify your status before accepting a contract. For a breakdown of the application steps and processing timeline, visit the Kentucky Board of Nursing. For pay and workforce context, RN employment and wage data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is worth reviewing before committing to a Kentucky contract.
Kentucky Travel Nursing Jobs – FAQs
What license is needed to work as a travel nurse in Kentucky?
Kentucky is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). If you already hold a valid compact multistate RN license, you're eligible to work travel nurse jobs in Kentucky without additional paperwork. Nurses from non-compact states will need to apply for licensure by endorsement through the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Contact information
Website: https://kbn.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx
Phone: 502.429.3300 or 800.305.2042
Fees
License by Exam: $125 (+$200 exam fee) (+$40 if paper application)
License by Endorsement: $165 (+$40 if paper application)
Renewal: $65
Background Check/Fingerprinting: $51.25
Timing
Processing Time: 2 weeks
Valid for: one year (perm) six months (temp)
Renewal Schedule: annually between September 15 – October 31
General Information
Nursys: Yes
CEU Requirements: three contact hours of domestic violence training, 1.5 contact hours of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma training, 2 contact hours of suicide prevention training, and 1.5 contact hours of Implicit Bias training within 3 years
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What’s the average weekly pay for travel RN jobs in Kentucky?
Which healthcare systems does Advantis Medical work with in Kentucky?
Which cities offer the highest pay for travel nurses in Kentucky?
Top-paying travel RN contracts in Kentucky are currently found in:
Urban and academic medical centers often offer the most competitive packages.
What specialties are most in demand for travel nurses in Kentucky?
There’s strong demand in Kentucky for skilled RNs in the following specialties:
If you're exploring travel nurse jobs Kentucky, certain specialties stand out due to high demand across Kentucky’s top healthcare facilities. Based on our current openings, here are the specialties with the most active travel nursing jobs in Kentucky.
For Travel RN Jobs, these specialties have the most openings:
- PCU with 10 open jobs
- ER with 7 open jobs
- Operating Room with 7 open jobs
- ICU with 7 open jobs
- Labor and Delivery with 6 open jobs
For LPN Travel Jobs, these specialties are in highest demand:
- No LPN specialties currently available
For Travel Allied Health Jobs, top openings include:
- Physical Therapy with 15 open jobs
- X-Ray Tech with 1 open job
- MRI Tech with 2 open jobs
- CT Tech with 5 open jobs
- Respiratory Therapist with 1 open job
Looking for something specific? Click any of the specialties above to explore travel nurse jobs Kentucky by specialty and start your next adventure.
Tele, Med Surg, and critical care units are especially active in both rural and urban hospitals.
Does Advantis help with housing for assignments in Kentucky?
What benefits does Advantis Medical provide for Kentucky travel nurses?
When you take a travel contract in Kentucky with Advantis, you get access to top benefits:
- Weekly direct deposit and competitive compensation
- Day One Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Help with travel & housing accommodations
- Dedicated licensing, onboarding, and credentialing team
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral for each friend you bring on assignment